Double Life
For years, I've lived a double life...
In the day I do my job, I ride the bus, roll up my sleeved with the hoi-polloi
But at night, I live a life of exhilaration, of missed heartbeats and adrenalin
And if the truth be known, a life of dubious virtue
I won't deny it, I've been engaged in violence, even indulged it
I've maimed and killed adversaries, and not merely in self-defence
I've exhibited disregard for life, limb and property, and savoured every moment
You may not think it, to look at me, but I have commanded armies, and conquered worlds
And though in achieving these things I've set morality aside, I have no regrets...
For though I've led a double life, at least I can say...
I've Lived...